Veira terminal and hardware

Does the Veira terminal have a barcode scanner or card reader?

Updated June 2026

Short answer

The terminal has NFC contactless built in, so it reads tap-to-pay cards and phones directly without a separate card machine. For barcode scanning, ask the Veira team which option fits your setup, as scanning can be handled in more than one way depending on your shop.

More detail

On payments, the contactless reader is part of the terminal, so card, M-Pesa and cash all flow through one interface and reconcile against the same eTIMS invoice. There is no extra card reader to buy or connect.

How you scan products at the till depends on how your shop is set up, so the team will confirm the best approach for your stock and volume during onboarding.

Related questions

Can the terminal take card payments by itself?
Yes. NFC contactless is built in, so it accepts tap-to-pay cards and phones without a separate card machine.
How do I scan products at the till?
Scanning can be handled in a few ways depending on your shop. The Veira team will confirm the right setup for you.

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